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Police staff escorts Zaheer Ahmed arriving for a hearing at Sindh High Court premises in Karachi on Monday, June 06, 2022. — PPI/File Court has extended interim bail of Zaheer Ahmed and his brother till August 17. Judicial magistrate rejects investigation officer’s plea for a medico-legal examination of Dua Zahra. Dua had made headlines after she had mysteriously disappeared from Karachi in April but later declared that she had run away from her home. KARACHI: A sessions court in Karachi on Monday extended the interim bails of Zaheer Ahmed, the prime suspect in the Dua Zahra's "kidnapping" case, and his brother Shabbir once again. The court has extended the interim bail of the brothers till August 17. An interim pre-arrest bail was granted to Zaheer and his brother on July 21, subject to furnishing a surety of Rs100,000 each. The brothers were directed by the judge to join the investigation and July 26 was set as the date for the confirmation or otherwis

A photo of a meeting between the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and Pakistan's religious scholars in Kabul. — Twitter/File Visit of tribal jirga comes a day after return of Pakistani Ulema delegation from Kabul. Ulema delegation met acting Afghan PM, Taliban leadership and TTP.   Two sides openly discussed issues pertaining to peace process. Another tribal jirga from Pakistan has gone to Kabul to hold talks with banned outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants based in Afghanistan. Pakistan sent the 12-member jirga just a day after the return of the delegation of Pakistani ulema, headed by Mufti Taqi Usmani, who visited Afghanistan from July 25 to 29. The religious scholars held two meetings with the Pakistani Taliban, besides calling on the top leaders of the ruling Afghan Taliban and acting prime minister Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund of the war-torn country. The first meeting was very brief in which the two sides introduced themselves and then concluded soon a

Commuters can be seen on the I.I. Chundrigarh Road amid light rainfall. — APP/File PMD forecasts more showers in Karachi, parts of Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan and GB. Says more rain, wind and thundershowers with scattered heavy falls likely. Islamabad, Jhelum, Hafizabad, North Waziristan and Azad Kashmir receive heavy to moderate rain. With a forecast of light rain at different times during the day today (Sunday) in Karachi, early morning drizzle in different areas turned the city's weather pleasant. Apart from Karachi, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast light showers in Sukkur, Larkana and Jacobabad today. Some cities of Punjab, including Islamabad, parts of Khyber Pakhtunkwa, Balochistan, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan are also likely to receive rain as the Met department warned last week that a monsoon current is continuously penetrating the country. More rain, wind and thundershowers with scattered heavy falls are expected from July 27-31 wi

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (L) and former chief minister Punjab Hamza Shahbaz. — AFP/File During today's hearing, property details of Suleman Shahbaz submitted. Special court summons PM Shehbaz, his son Hamza, and others for indictment. In December 2021, FIA had submitted challan against Shehbaz and Hamza. A special court in Lahore on Saturday fixed September 7 for the indictment of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, his son Hamza Shahbaz, and others, for their alleged involvement in money laundering of Rs16 billion in the sugar scam case. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) booked Shehbaz and his sons Hamza and Suleman in November 2021 under sections 419, 420, 468, 471, 34 and 109 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and r/w 3/4 of the Anti Money Laundering Act. Suleman Shehbaz is absconding in the UK. During the hearing today, property details of Suleman, who was declared a proclaimed offender in the multi-billion-rupee money laundering case, were submitted in

Sheikh Rasheed claims snap polls will be held, not by-elections. Former interior minister says all on board, except Fazlur Rehman. "They [govt] have made a mockery of assembly and democracy." RAWALPINDI: Former interior minister Sheikh Rasheed said Friday that an "agreement" has been reached, and the general elections will take place in October. In a series of tweets, the AML chief said instead of by-elections, general elections will take place and the nation will be informed about the constitution of a new election commission and a caretaker government. There are speculations over the possible collapse of the federal government since PTI's Punjab triumph, where it defeated PML-N in by-polls and also got its chief minister instated, but the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) cleared any rumours by saying that elections will take place on time. In a jibe at PPP Co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari, who is in isolation after contracting COVID-19, the

An airplane prepares to land at Cointrin airport in Geneva, Switzerland December 5, 2017. — Reuters US shows willingness to take steps for resumption of direct PIA flights. Salman Sufi meets with delegation of US Federal Aviation Administration. “US side conveyed its readiness to have technical discussions with CAA, other relevant depts to undertake necessary visits for resumption of direct flights,” reads statement. A major breakthrough is expected in Pakistan-US ties as Joe Biden's administration has assured Pakistan that it is ready to take steps for the resumption of direct Pakistan International Airlines flights to the US. According to a statement released by the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, Head of Prime Minister’s Strategic Reforms Unit Salman Sufi met with US high-ranking officials, including Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of South and Central Asia Elizabeth Horst at the US Department of State. During the meeting, Sufi highlighted Pr

Shujaat Hussain was admitted to the hospital last week after he felt uncomfortable due to a chest infection. Photo: Geo News/ file Senator Kamil Ali Agha says "it has become necessary to isolate Ch Shujaat to save the party from destruction". CWC decides to oust Federal Minister Tariq Bashir Cheema from party.  Constitutes election body headed by Advocate Jehangir A Jhojha.  PML-Q's Central Working Committee (CWC) has decided to release Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain from the duties of party president, citing health concerns. The decision to remove Shujaat from the party command was taken at a CWC meeting headed by Senator Kamil Ali Agha in the chair at the Muslim League House on Thursday. “It has become necessary to isolate Ch Shujaat to save the party from destruction,” said Kamil Ali Agha while talking to the media after the CWC meeting. Ch Shujaat has been the PML-Q president for the last two decades after Mian Azhar. He also served as a prime minister and

A family riding on a bike wear facemasks as a precaution against the coronavirus on October 29 in Karachi, — AFP/File Pakistan logs 761 new COVID-19 infections in last 24 hours. Country's coronavirus positivity ratio stands at 3.65%. Pakistan's total COVID-19 case count rises to 1,552,632. Pakistan reported the highest number of COVID-19 deaths in the last 20 days as eight people succumbed to the virus in a single day, National Institute of Health, Islamabad's (NIH) data showed Thursday morning. The country reported nine deaths in a single day on July 7. As per the latest stats, the COVID-19 positivity rate in Pakistan stands at 3.65%. As many as 761 new COVID-19 infections were detected after testing on 20,843 samples, taking the country's total coronavirus case count to 1,552,632. Meanwhile, 170 people suffering from the virus are being treated in critical care units. What is COVID BA.5 variant and why is it reinfecting so many people? BA5, part of t

PML-N leader Javed Latif speaking during news conference. — Screengrab No one has intention to impose governor's rule in Punjab, says Javed Latif. Javed Latif expresses anger at party for not terminating Nawaz Sharif cases. “After the 18th Amendment, it is difficult to impose governor's rule,” he adds. ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Javed Latif said Wednesday the federal government had no intention of imposing governor’s rule in Punjab. “After the 18th Amendment, it is difficult to impose governor's rule, therefore no one has the intention to impose it in Punjab,” he added. The statement from PML-N senior leader Javed Latif regarding governor's rule in Punjab came during Geo News programme Capital Talk. Speaking on  Rana Sanaullah’s statement about governor's rule in Punjab, Latif said that his statement was in reaction to what was being said by the PTI leaders. Earlier, speaking on Geo News programme Geo Pakistan , Javed Latif expressed anger at th

PML-N supremo and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. — APP/File Ruling coalition highly likely to quit govt in Centre after Pervez Elahi's ascent to Punjab CM seat. Sources say Nawaz told his party leaders that obstacles had been created for Shehbaz Sharif’s govt from day one. Say Nawaz, Shehbaz and govt stakeholders discussed time of October and November for polls at great length. LONDON: PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif wants an early general election as he has discussed the option of leaving the government in the Centre with the senior party leadership, The News reported, citing credible sources. The option has been discussed multiple times between Nawaz, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, senior party members, and the coalition parties in the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM). According to sources, the PML-N leader believes that staying in the government could create more problems instead of resolving the issues when there is no genuine support for the ruling coalition

Representational image for the heatwave - Canva/file A brutal heatwave is currently baking countries around the globe. Last week, the UK recorded the hottest day ever, with temperatures at London Heathrow Airport reaching 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Much of Central Asia and South Asia has experienced temperatures that are 20 degrees higher than average. National Weather Service heat advisories and warnings were extended in Texas last week, a day after triple-digit temperatures swept across the US.  Also read:   Explainer: What causes heatwaves? In Pakistan, too, temperatures have risen several degrees over the years. According to a TRT World  infographic, in 2015, Pakistan was one of the worst-affected countries with temperatures reaching 45 degrees Celsius and more than 1,300 people killed. Some of the worst heat waves in history In 2019, the heatwave claimed the lives of 56,000 people in Russia, according to the infographic, making it the worst in r

A general view of the Supreme Court of Pakistan building in the evening hours, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 7, 2022. — Reuters ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan Tuesday resumed hearing the case of the Punjab chief minister's election — where Hamza Shahbaz defeated Pervez Elahi — for the third day. Elahi, who had been defeated on July 22 after 10 PML-Q votes were rejected by Deputy Speaker Punjab Assembly Dost Mazari, had challenged the ruling in the SC. The SC formed a three-member bench to hear the case, but the coalition government objected to it and demanded a full court take up the matter. However, after hearing arguments from all sides for nearly eight hours on Monday, the SC decided not to form a full court bench, saying that the same bench would hear the case. More to follow... Source link https://www.news.qm.com.pk/all-eyes-on-sc-as-cm-punjab-election-case-hearing-resumes/?feed_id=120139

Pakistan's digital ID card - NADRA Many people still lack Computerized National Identity Card Critics cite database breaches, privacy violations Data privacy law to be rolled out soon, authorities say After three years of repeated attempts to get her digital national identity card, Rubina - a woman from the Pakistani city of Karachi - decided to take her battle to court, winning a landmark victory. Until then, Pakistanis had not been able to get the Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) unless they presented their father's ID card - an impossibility for many people, including those like Rubina who were raised by single mothers. The card is vital to vote, access government benefits including public schools and healthcare, open a bank account or apply for jobs. "I would turn up there, and be told to bring my father's card," said Rubina, 21. "My mother raised me after my father abandoned us soon after my birth - how could I furnish his i

Motorcyclists and a rickshaw pass through rainwater filled on road in Karachi. — AFP/File Intermittent heavy and moderate showers flood Karachi's roads. Several areas pushed into darkness as it poured. Met department says Karachi may continue to receive moderate and heavy falls today. KARACHI: Four people, including a father-daughter duo, were electrocuted, while four others drowned due to urban flooding in Karachi on Monday as heavy rains continue to pound the city. One of the tragic incidents took place at a residential apartments' premises on Al-Falah Road in Lyari's Bihar Colony area when a man and his daughter were electrocuted. The rescue teams rushed to the site of the incident and shifted the victims to Civil Hospital, where they were pronounced dead. The deceased were identified as Rehman Usman, 35, and 10-year-old Hifza. Quoting initial reports, police said the incident occurred when Hifza suffered shocks from an electric board in the flat and h

PTI workers gathered outside Supreme Court Lahore registry building.— Jaleel Rathore/ Twitter PTI and PML-Q parliamentary parties hold meeting and reach SC. Deputy registrar SC Lahore registry Ijaz also reaches court to receive PTI petition. PTI leader Yasmeen Rashid demands to open court immediately. Following Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Dost Mazari’s ruling on the Punjab Chief Minister's election about rejecting PML-Q votes, leaders of the PTI and the PML-Q reached Supreme Court (SC) registry Lahore late night and submitted a petition against CM Punjab election, Geo News reported. Earlier, after a crucial session of the Punjab assembly , PML-N's candidate Hamza Shahbaz retained the post of the Punjab CM against Punjab Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Pervez Elahi through a three-vote victory. Following the counting of votes, the deputy speaker, citing Article 63A of the Constitution, rejected ten votes cast by the PML-Q members. As a result, Hamza received 179

PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafique speaking during a press conference in Lahore, on July 18, 2022. —YouTube/Hum news  PML-N has always accepted people’s decisions, says Khawaja Saad Rafique. We have saved country from default by putting our politics at stake, says PML-N leader. Federal minister lambasts PTI chairman Imran Khan for levelling false rigging allegations. LAHORE: Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Sunday said that the PML-N, following PTI's victory in the Punjab by-polls, would decide the next course of action in consultation with allied parties. PTI won in at least 15 out of 20 constituencies, according to unofficial results, while PML-N only clinched victory in three. An independent candidate defeated a PTI candidate in one, while a close contest for a Rawalpindi seat was underway early Monday morning. "We will hold a meeting with allied parties to decide what to do next," Rafique said, in a late Sunday night press conferen

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs. — Photo courtesy Radio Pakistan Dr Afzal was "kidnapped and held in captivity for over 3 months". The kidnapping took place after an attack on Abuja-Kaduna train on March 28. Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says he is "highly relieved". The government and people of Pakistan express deep appreciation to the "brotherly people and government of Nigeria for helping to secure safe release of Pakistani citizen, Dr Abuzar Muhammad Afzal", the Foreign Office said on Sunday. According to a statement by the FO, Dr Afzal was "kidnapped and held in captivity for over 3 months". "Dr Abuzar was among scores of passengers taken hostage in an attack on Abuja-Kaduna train on March 28, 2022," said the statement. It added that he is the "only foreigner among seven hostages freed last night, and 13 others released a month ago". According to the Foreign Office, in a video m

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail addressing a press conference in Islamabad on July 7, 2022. — APP "Declining trend in international food and fuel prices would help bring down commodity prices in Pakistan," Miftah says. Prices of edible oil are expected to come down by Rs100 to Rs150 per litre. Finance minister says reserves would further improve once an agreement with IMF is finalised. ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail Thursday said the price of ghee and cooking oil would decline in the coming days as international prices are declining. Addressing a press conference, the finance minister said: "The declining trend in the international food and fuel prices would help bring down commodity prices in Pakistan." Miftah said that per barrel crude oil prices have come down to $100 from $123, while the prices of edible oil and ghee have also declined from the highest $1,700 per ton to $1,000 per ton. He

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani. — ISPR Gen Bajwa meets Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, deputy PM Dr Khalid Bin Mohammed Al Attiyah. Two sides discuss matters of mutual interest, defence and security cooperation and regional environment. Qatari officials appreciate Pakistan’s continuous efforts for peace and stability in the region. Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Thursday that Pakistan and Qatar’s ties, which are based on the “deep spirit of brotherhood,” are being transformed into an enduring partnership. A statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa met Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Dr Khalid Bin Mohammed Al Attiyah during his official tour today. It said that matters of mutual interest, defence and security cooper

Yellow police tape is displayed at a crime scene after a motorist was shot in the head along the 2700 block of south 80th Street in Chicago, Illinois, US, on November 1, 2017. — Reuters/Joshua Lott/File  Administration says girl is studying Bachelor of Science in Physics. Incident takes place at a university in Lahore. Police say student has been shifted to hospital and is heavily injured.  LAHORE: A university student allegedly jumped from the third floor of a building in her university, attempting to kill herself.  The incident took place at a university in Lahore. The police said that the student sustained heavy injuries and has been shifted to the Services Hospital of the city. According to the university administration, the girl is enrolled in a bachelor of science in physics programme. However, she jumped from the building of the department of social sciences.  The administration said that it could not discover the reason behind the incident, adding that the girl